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Definition hiss in American English

hiss verb

verb
/hɪs/
1

to make a long "s" sound like the sound that a snake makes

Example

The tires hissed on the wet road.

Example

When I tried to pick the cat up it started hissing at me.

Synonyms and related words
baa bark bay
2

to say something in a low angry voice

Example

"Stop that right now!" she hissed.

Synonyms and related words
whisper murmur mutter
3

if people in an audience hiss, they make a long "s" sound to show that they do not like a speaker or performer

Example

The audience began to hiss and boo.

Synonyms and related words
applaud cheer clap
Definition hiss in American English